Fear of Failure (And The Quest for Perfection)

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A Guest Post by Sean Fontaine Today I've scored another post by prolific guest author Sean Fontaine. Sean is a graduate of Regis University and a Firefighter / Paramedic for The South Metro Fire … [Read more...]

Under Construction

Hey ya'll. Do things look a little funny? Sorry. I'm redesigning the site and what you are looking at is some version of the future EMT Spot. Come back soon and see how it … [Read more...]

Introducing the NAEMT

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If you are an EMT of any rank or variety, I'd like to introduce you to a friend that you may not know about. For your entire career in EMS, you've had a friend who has tirelessly advocated for your … [Read more...]

Great New Hands Only CPR Video

I have to give credit where credit is due. The British Heart Foundation recently released a public service announcement video staring tough-guy actor Vinnie Jones. (See Lock, Stock and Two Smoking … [Read more...]

New EMT National Registry Phone App

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Here's some good news for EMT's studying for the National Registry exam. The development team at The EMT Advantage has partnered with the phone app design folks over at Code3Apps and put together a … [Read more...]

FireRescue1 Fan Giveaway

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Pssst. Quick tip. If you're a Facebook user and you enjoy FireRescue1, this is your chance to get in on a nice giveaway. This page explains it all. But it isn't that tough. Become a fan of … [Read more...]

Moving Forward

Those who perished ten years ago today gave their lives in the name of freedom. They didn't ask to stand in the name of justice and democracy. They didn't volunteer to play a momentous and tragic role … [Read more...]

The Happy Medic

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Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a firefighter / paramedic in the middle of a dense American metropolis? If you'd like a glimpse at paramedic life inside of a big city fire … [Read more...]

EMS World

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Follow me on this. Back in the day, they were Emergency Medical Services Magazine before they decided to shorten things up and become EMS Magazine. (Everyone called it that anyway.) Then they decided … [Read more...]

Why You Need Rip Shears

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If you're a regular reader of The EMT Spot, you already know that I'm a fan of the snip-and-rip method of using trauma shears. If you don't have time for the long review, snip-and-rip technique … [Read more...]